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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1644-1659
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Tugging, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. togginge (Ancr. R.), toggynge (Prompt. Parv.), tugging (?a1500).] a. The act of pulling a strip off the hide of a slaughtered animal. b. fig. Discussion, debate. —a. 1659 Dumfries Council Min. MS 7 Nov.
The counsal ratifies the former act anent inhibiting fleshers for tugging of hyde and skinnes —b. 1644 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 411.
We have strange tugging with the Independents
